Carolina Film Alliance

Here are the current SC film rebate incentives as reported by the South Carolina FIlm Commission.

"Productions that film in South Carolina and spend at least $1,000,000 in the state can receive up to a 20% cash rebate on in-state employee wages and a 10% cash rebate up to $3500 on out-of-state employee wages. Out-of-state performing artists (including stunt performers) are eligible for the full 20% cash rebate. Additionally, South Carolina offers up to a 30% cash rebate on in-state supplier expenditures if at least $1,000,000 is spent in the state.

The 20% wage rebate applies to any employee of the production whose wages are subject to SC withholding tax and earns less than $1,000,000. The 30% supplier rebate applies to all goods and services acquired from a South Carolina supplier.

In addition, all productions spending over $250,000 in South Carolina are exempt from sales and accommodations taxes and all film productions are eligible to use state properties location fee-free." 

• South Carolina's film production incentive program is a cash rebate.
• Rebate checks are cut within 30 days of the SC Film Commission's final audit.
• Production auditing is completed by South Carolina which saves the production $ thousands.
• Productions pay NO sales tax on hotel rooms and other purchases. The sales tax exemption certificate saves money.

The SC film rebate incentives program funds are distributed through its parent agency, the SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

Before filming, contact the South Carolina Film Commission to request your incentive application. 

Call the South Carolina Film Commission office at (803) 737-0490 or visit their website.